BNY Mellon Equity Income Fund Class C (DQICX)
| Fund Assets | 2.03B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.78% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 28.38% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.83 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.19% |
| Dividend Growth | -59.08% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 37.68 |
| YTD Return | 8.17% |
| 1-Year Return | 36.10% |
| 5-Year Return | 103.02% |
| 52-Week Low | 28.46 |
| 52-Week High | 37.79 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 116 |
| Inception Date | Jul 5, 2006 |
About DQICX
The BNY Mellon Equity Income Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused on achieving total return through a combination of capital appreciation and income generation. The fund primarily targets dividend-paying stocks and other investments that provide income, with a particular emphasis on companies domiciled in the United States. Its portfolio is constructed using a proprietary selection process that seeks to deliver a yield higher than the broader equity market, specifically aiming for a yield 1.5 times that of the S&P 500 while maintaining a comparable risk profile. The fund is characterized by a large value investment style, typically holding sizable positions in sectors such as technology, financial services, communication services, consumer defensive, and healthcare. Notable holdings have included companies like Apple, Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, and Philip Morris International. The BNY Mellon Equity Income Fund Class C plays an important role in the financial market by offering investors exposure to established, income-producing equities, balancing the pursuit of steady income streams with the potential for long-term capital growth.
Performance
DQICX had a total return of 36.10% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.47%.
Top 10 Holdings
37.61% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 6.99% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 5.90% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.36% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.23% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 2.91% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 2.91% |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | VZ | 2.76% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.72% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 2.42% |
| Altria Group, Inc. | MO | 2.42% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.0265 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.0093 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | $0.7252 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.0007 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.0083 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.0223 | Oct 1, 2025 |